The Political System in Germany 1980-1914
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- The Political System 1890-1914
- Bundesrat
- The Upper House of the German parliament.
- Its members were men chosen by the varous states
- Essentially, it was a conservative body
- Its influence declined after 1890.
- Reichstag
- They could did discuss, amend, pass or reject govt legislation
- Its powers to initiate new laws was negligible.
- No party or coalition of parties formed the govt.
- Elected by universal male suffrage.
- The Kaiser's authority was impervious to popular control.
- Right Wing Parties
- The Conservatives tended to support the Kaiser.
- The Free Conservatives and National Liberals were the most important right wing parties.
- After 1890, their strength declined.
- 1887: over 50% of the vote 1912: Won 26%
- The imperial govt had to find support from other parties if legislation was to be passed.
- The Centre Party
- Largest party in the Reichstag until 1912.
- Represented Catholics
- Believed in conservatism and progressive social reform.
- It was a pivotal party by 1900- when occasion demanded they allied with either right or left wing.
- The SPD
- Liberated the left in 1890.
- Won 11% of the vote in 1893
- Extremely well organised.
- Became the largest party in 1912, winning 28% of the vote.
- Far from united.
- Bundesrat
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